WHATSAPP is hugely-popular and used across the globe by millions that harness it to send messages, memes, videos and images to their friends and family. Here is Express.co.uk's list of every cool feature that can make your experience with the app even better.

Earlier this year WhatsApp introduced stickers as a new method to communicate with those closest to you.

The adorable icons are a great way to add even more diversity to chats.

Stickers are easy to use and can be accessed by pressing the feature's icon in the app.

Explaining the function, WhatsApp said: "Whether with a smiling teacup or a crying broken heart, stickers help you share your feelings in a way that you can't always express with words.

"To start, we're launching sticker packs created by our designers at WhatsApp and a selection of stickers from other artists.

"To use stickers in a chat, simply tap the new sticker button and select the sticker you want to share. You can add new sticker packs by tapping the plus icon."

Earlier this year WhatsApp introduced stickers as a new method to communicate with those closest to (Image: WhatsApp)

Get face-to-face with those closest to you

WhatsApp has vastly expanded its feature library this year with one of the most notable new additions being the introducing of group calling for video and voice.

The chatting app allows users to take part in group calls with up to four people.

While that figure is not as high as Apple's FaceTime feature that lets 32 people chat at once, WhatsApp's offering is perfect if some of your friends use an Android device.

Explaining the feature, WhatsApp stated: "You can make a group call with up to four people total - anytime and anywhere.

"Just start a one-on-one voice or video call and tap the new 'add participant' button in the top right corner to add more contacts to the call.

"Group calls are always end-to-end encrypted, and we've designed calling to work reliably around the world in different network conditions."

WhatsApp allows users to take part in group calls with up to four people (Image: WhatsApp)

Changes to forwarded messages

WhatsApp will now clearly highlight when messages have been forwarded from other users.

A tag will be present that says "forwarded", making the user aware the message received has not come directly from the person they are chatting with.

WhatsApp will now clearly highlight when messages have been forwarded from other users (Image: WhatsApp)

New group chat features

Earlier this year group chats received a new feature whereby only admins in a conversation could speak with each other.

Commenting on the function, WhatsApp said: "We're launching a new group setting where only admins are able to send messages to a group.

"One way people use groups is to receive important announcements and information, including parents and teachers at schools, community centres, and non-profit organisations. We've introduced this new setting so admins can have better tools for these use cases.